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PJ03 AWW

2003 Citroen C5

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

124,358 mi
Last recorded124,358 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C586,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 AWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,358 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 123,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 123,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 120,379 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,379 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 116,543 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake noisy when operated

pipes to rear central suspension sphere corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 116,543 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear brake noisy when operated

pipes to rear central suspension sphere corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 106,638 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 106,638 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 96,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,032 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 91,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S and N/S rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 84,520 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 76,440 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 76,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 70,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 70,519 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,213 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 49,626 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,289 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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PJ03 AWW is a 2003 Citroen C5 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 86,280 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ03 AWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ03 AWW is a 2003 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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